In the premiere of ‘Wilderness’, we meet Liv and Will, a seemingly idyllic couple headed for a wilderness road trip. However, beneath the surface, Liv grapples with a lifelong pretense of who she should be.
Hey there, thrill-seekers! Have you heard about ‘Wilderness’? This British psychological thriller on Amazon Prime Video is about to take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, starring Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen.
Picture this: Liv and Will Taylor, a seemingly perfect young British couple, on what should be their dream holiday. But things take a dark turn when Liv stumbles upon a shocking secret. An affair. Betrayal. Heartbreak. And then, the slow burn of fury and revenge.
Buckle up, because we’re diving into this nail-biting series episode by episode. Stay tuned for our riveting reviews and let’s uncover the twists and turns together. Trust us, you won’t want to miss a second of this wild journey!
Flashback to nine months earlier, Liv and Will are madly in love as newlyweds. Liv converses with Bonnie at a party, disclosing their bold move to New York. Meanwhile, Liv’s mother, Carryl, remains fixated on Liv’s biological father, despite their divorce. On Christmas Eve, Will receives an urgent work call, momentarily interrupting their festive cheer. Later, Liv’s world shatters when she discovers a message from a woman named Sol on Will’s phone, revealing his affair.
Confrontation ensues, leading to Liv’s devastating decision to throw Will out. Amidst the heartbreak, Liv soldiers through a somber Christmas day. However, Will surprises her with honeymoon tickets, extending an olive branch. Nine months later, we find them on the much-anticipated vacation. Liv subtly hints at her father’s betrayal, drawing parallels to Will’s infidelity.
Fast forward three weeks, Liv accesses Will’s laptop, uncovering the truth of his affair with Cara. Despite the betrayal, she continues to plan their vacation together. Now on the trip, Liv contemplates two unsuccessful attempts to have Will killed. She vows not to end up like her mother, betrayed and discarded. A chilling plan for revenge unfolds. In the episode’s final moments, Liv’s emotions oscillate. She edges towards forgiveness until she overhears Will’s plans to end things with Cara. The episode closes with a charged encounter.
While ‘Wilderness’ borrows from the psychological thriller genre, it occasionally skirts dangerously close to the territory of ‘Gone Girl’. Nevertheless, the episode succeeds in keeping us on the edge of our seats with its flawless pacing and tense atmosphere. The episode’s climax leaves us dangling on the precipice of Liv’s ultimate decision. Will she choose forgiveness or descend further into her dark plan for retribution? With ‘Wilderness’, we’re strapped in for a psychological thriller that promises to take us on a harrowing journey of love, betrayal, and revenge. This series is off to a riveting start, and we’re hungry for more!
